How to travel from Paris to Riga

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Compare bus and flight for Paris to Riga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $189 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $189, while a flight costs an average of $656.

Distance: 1058 miles (1703 km)

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$656

Average price

$189

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$468

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5h 51m

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3h 51m

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36h 28m

Average total duration

35h 58m

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23h 8m

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5.1 - 10.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Riga

Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Riga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Riga is a bus with an average price of $189.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Riga:

A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Riga costing on average $656.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Riga among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 19h 17m sooner (3h 51m by flight vs 23h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $656 compared to roughly $468 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Paris to Riga

How to get from Paris to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticBT694
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO336 · LO783
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO332 · LO783
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO334 · LO783
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Riga

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Riga is a bus with an average price of $189.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Riga:

A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Riga costing on average $656.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 28m.

The distance from Paris to Riga is approximately 1058 miles (1703 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Riga is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Riga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Sas Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, ITA, Air France, tarom, KLM, Bulgaria Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Cityjet, Buzz to go to Riga by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Riga:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Riga to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Riga, you can explore the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, and enjoy its impressive organ. Attend a performance at the Latvian National Opera, known for its high-quality productions. Relax at Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Discover Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets and events. Visit Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest. Enjoy panoramic views from St. Peter's Church, admire the Art Nouveau District's intricate facades, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
Three to four days is ideal to explore Riga's main attractions, including the Old Town, Art Nouveau architecture, and local markets.
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